Giles Ekins Knihy

Be careful what you wish for. Stage illusionist Charlie Chilton's career is a failure. When the mysterious Asmodeus Tchort offers him a deal of a lifetime, it looks like he's on a fast track to become the most famous illusionist in the world. The promised success soon follows, but something evil now stalks Charlie's path. He is haunted by savage nightmares, and gruesome murders dog his trail as he tours his controversial new act around the country. Has the magician become a killer? And just who is Asmodeus Tchort? This is the large print edition of Murder By Illusion, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

1914. The clouds of war are gathering across Europe, but life in the Durham village of Ashbrook Stills carries on as it has for generations, the miners and farmers unmindful of the catastrophe that is about to engulf their world and put them all in danger. The Garforth family lies at the epicentre of the upcoming change, as the young men of the village eagerly heed the Call to Arms and rush to enlist. Soon, young Edgar Garforth finds himself fighting for his life on the beaches of Gallipoli, as his brothers also enlist in Kitchener's' Army, ready to do their duty for King and Country. Suffused with pride and anxiety, their family can only hope and pray for their survival. But will any of them make it back home alive?

'The Crocodile Who Lost His Glasses And Other Stories' is a collection of nine imaginative tales for children of all ages from Giles Ekins, author of the acclaimed 'The Adventures Of A Travelling Cat' books. Apart from the titular story, the anthology includes such stories as the comedic 'The Phantom Crocodile Of The Opera' and the ridiculous 'The Skunk Who Lost His Stink'. Also included is a story entitled 'Ghosts, ' written by the author's seven-year-old granddaughter, already a budding writer. A collection of tales perfect for bedtime, 'The Crocodile Who Lost His Glasses And Other Stories' will delight readers of all ages.

This classic collection of ghost, crime and horror stories from Giles Ekins will delight any reader with a taste for the macabre. Included in the 19 short stories are the titular tale of vengeance 'Sometimes You Just Kill The Wrong People' and the chilling ghost stories 'Aunt Alice, Incident at Gretna Green' and 'The Chinese Hat Box. Crime stories include 'From Darkness and Horror Comes Light', 'If Only', and 'A Dealer in Fine Art', whilst diabolic tales include 'Death Pale Were They All' and 'It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time.' This book contains graphic violence and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.